Mate in 3: queen to e6 (d7·3)
c9-28213Puzzle rating: 1630Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
White to move — find the best continuation
The tactical motive
Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
White to move — find the best continuation
Solution & explanation
Main line
25. Qxe6+ Kg7 26. Qf6+ Kg8 27. Qf8#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e6 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — queen to f6 (#1).
- Precise: queen to f8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kg7, then Qf6+ and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #169.
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